In a bid to enhance bilateral trade and streamline border management, Pakistan has announced a new policy granting Afghan drivers and transporters a one-year multiple entry visa.
The visa, issued under the “Work (Transit/Transport)” category, carries a fee of 100 US dollars and is intended to facilitate cross-border transit and goods transportation.
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According to the official notification, Afghan applicants can submit their visa requests through NADRA’s online portal. The required documents include:
Valid passport and recent photograph
Afghan national identity document (Tazkira)
Temporary Admission Document (TAD)
Proof of employment with a registered transport company or operator’s permit
Valid driving license
Senior Customs Agent Haji Abid Khan Shinwari welcomed the initiative, stating that the move would significantly improve Pak-Afghan trade operations, particularly transit trade, freight movement, and border crossings.
He added that a long-term visa policy would not only accelerate the movement of trade convoys but also strengthen economic ties between the two countries.
